Weekly highlight:
Announcing SaaS availability of VMware Workspace ONE UEM Console 2111
VMware Workspace ONE UEM Console 2111 is available to Shared SaaS customers as of December 7, 2021! Rollouts to Shared SaaS environments will begin next week.
What's New?
Stay informed with our brand new console banner notifications.
With the new console banner notifications that appear across the top of the UEM console, you can stay updated on maintenance issues, upgrades, outages, and product announcements.
We've made a few enhancements to the Freestyle Orchestrator.
Freestyle has been promoted from technical preview to limited availability for SaaS customers. The following improvements to Freestyle Orchestrator have been made in this release.
We have added a fast lane delivery of workflows to small device fleets. That is, workflows being deployed to <2000 devices, the devices will be notified immediately upon publishing.
Workflows in Windows can be retrieved by devices during device check-in even when no user is logged in. This behavior requires Windows Hub 21.11.
Workflow statuses will now be reported more frequently by devices to increase visibility to administrators, and this requires Windows Hub 21.11.
We have made changes to the Hub catalog and assignment statuses behavior when an app is assigned both from workflows and directly.
Additionally, admins can now add a change log to workflows and force them to execute.
We’ve made check-in check-out more flexible by introducing guest sessions for Launcher
You can now designate a second Launcher profile as a Guest Session profile and enable users to skip directory authentication and quickly access installed applications.
Silently install your required App Store apps
With iOS 15.1, you can set any single App Store app as a required app during enrollment. When installing the app using Workspace One UEM or Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub, the app deploys silently, even on unsupervised devices.
We've added support for SCEP Certificate Deployment
From a Chrome User or Device Network (or Credentials) profile, you can now choose a SCEP certificate authority and template when adding a template-based certificate.
Release Notes: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2111/rn/vmware-workspace-one-uem-2111-release-notes/index.html
Software Releases Week 49
Apple Configurator now available on iPhone for adding Macs not purchased by an organization into Business Manager
Apple on Monday released its new Apple Configurator app for iPhone, which is used to deploy iOS and Mac devices in schools and business. With the new iPhone app, it is now possible to set up a Mac not purchased by an organization into Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
Now Mac computers that were not purchased directly from Apple or an authorized reseller can also be set up into Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager using just the iPhone, so there is no need to have another Mac nearby to use the macOS version of Apple Configurator.
Apple Support: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/apple-configurator/welcome/ios
App Transport Security (ATS) in Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for iOS (87035)
Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for iOS has ATS enabled. App Transport Security (ATS) is an iOS feature that forces mobile apps to connect to back-end servers using HTTPS, instead of HTTP, to encrypt data in transit. ATS enforces a minimum security level for communications between a mobile app and web services that support its functionality. Use cases where ATS may influence the experience due to using HTTP (non HTTPS) link/URL:
Helpful Resources in the Support Tab
Embedded links/urls from the Home (Custom) Tab
Web Clip/SaaS Apps in Favorites/Apps/Explore Tabs
Link objects or Action Buttons with links in notification cards in the For You Tab
VMware recommendation is to leverage secure/HTTPS links/urls when configuring any of the above locations. VMware has no plans to disable ATS in the Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for iOS application.
KB-Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87035?lang=en_US
FCA-200587: Workspace ONE UEM - Strings "Console" and "Browser" Not Translated on Login History Page (86492)
In the Workspace ONE UEM Console under the Login History page (Accounts > Administrators > System Activity > Login History) and Login History user modal, strings "Console" and "Browser" in the Login Type and Application columns will not be translated when your admin locale is set to any language other than English. The strings "Console" and "Browser" remain in English regardless of the locale setting.
Valid for: Workspace ONE UEM 2111
Due to a change made to update the UI framework of the Login History page in Workspace ONE UEM, two strings found on the page - "Console" and "Browser" are not translated when the admin locale setting is changed from English to another language.
Viewing the Login History page in Workspace ONE UEM in any locale other than English will result in the strings "Console" and "Browser" to not be translated to the appropriate language.
Our product team has been engaged and is actively working to resolve the issue.
KB-Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/86492?lang=en_US
VMware Techzone, YouTube and Blog Updates
Introducing Hub Web Links on Intelligent Hub
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/introducing-hub-web-links-on-intelligent-hub.html
Using JWT with Access and UAG to combine internal and external Connection Servers – Ron’s Cool Feature of the Week
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/jwt-access-uag-combine-internal-external-connection-servers-rons-cool-feature-of-the-week.html
Windows OS Optimization Tool for VMware Horizon Guide
https://techzone.vmware.com/resource/windows-os-optimization-tool-vmware-horizon-guide
Techzone Podcast: Apply to be a vExpert today & Workspace ONE UEM 2111
https://techzone.vmware.com/apply-be-vexpert-today-workspace-one-uem-2111
Introduction to ControlUp Scoutbees and Remote DX for VMware Horizon Environments
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/introduction-to-controlup-scoutbees-and-remotedx-for-vmware-horizon-environments.html
Workspace ONE Launcher keeps getting better
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/workspace-one-launcher-keeps-getting-better.html
Blog, 3rd Party and Partner Updates
Apple Configurator now available on iPhone for adding Macs not purchased by an organization into Business Manager
https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/06/apple-configurator-now-available-on-iphone-for-adding-macs-not-purchased-by-an-organization-into-business-manager/
IGEL Releases Support for VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for Linux
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/igel-releases-support-for-vmware-workspace-one-intelligent-hub-for-linux-301439053.html?tc=eml_cleartime
Mobile-Jon: Taking a Look at Apple Business Essentials for Small and Medium Business
https://mobile-jon.com/2021/12/06/taking-a-look-at-apple-business-essentials-for-small-and-medium-business/
Sam Akroyd: Using Workspace One Sensors with Freestyle Orchestrator
https://www.samakroyd.com/2021/12/03/using-workspace-one-sensors-with-freestyle-orchestrator/
Mobinergy Blog: Lookout - Phishing and Content Protection Automatic Activation
https://blog.mobinergy.com/pcp-auto-activation/
Software Updates December 2021
Patch & Seed Script Updates Week 49
OS Seed Script Update
Most recent updates: IOS 15.1.1 macOS 11.6.1
https://resources.workspaceone.com/view/rywydmj6ghb9nmch4ywq/en
Last Update: CW47
Custom Script to Allow Android 12 enrollments into Workspace ONE UEM Console
Agnostic script to update seed data to allow Android 12 enrollments into the Console.
https://resources.workspaceone.com/view/rvfdv9s6mhsh4xgdxf7f/en
Last Update: CW44
Workspace ONE UEM 20.05
Patch Level: 20.5.0.52
AAPP-12517 - Generate unique PayloadIdentifier in configuration profile on push
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2005/rn/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM-Release-Notes-2005.html#-20-5-0-52--patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW35
Workspace ONE UEM 20.08
Patch Level: 20.8.0.35
AAPP-12517 - Generate unique PayloadIdentifier in configuration profile on push
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2008/rn/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM-Release-Notes-2008.html#-20-8-0-34-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW36
Workspace ONE UEM 20.11
Patch Level: 20.11.0.39
UM-334: OG Level consolidation of enrollment users.
AGGL-10905: Unable to assign Microsoft Launcher application to Android devices.
Last Update: CW45
Workspace ONE UEM 21.02
Patch Level: 21.2.0.26
RUGG-10356: Zebra Devices - Proxy settings configured as part of staging Wi-Fi profile (Workspace ONE UEM) is not being applied, hence enrollment stalls.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2102/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2102-Release-Notes.html#-21-2-0-26-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW46
Workspace ONE UEM 21.05
Patch Level: 21.5.0.33
AMST-34687: BSP import Retry not working.
UM-7221: Cannot modify an Admin Role on Child Organization Group.
AMST-34666: Removal command targets incorrectly when the app is deleted from UEM.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2105/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2105-Release-Notes.html#21-5-0-33-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW49
Workspace ONE UEM 21.09
Patch Level: 21.9.0.6
AMST-34558: DS cluster under stress due to ApproveUpdate windows commands.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2109/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2109-Release-Note.html#-21-9-0-6-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW45
VMware Workspace ONE UEM Console 2111 is available to Shared SaaS customers as of December 7, 2021! Rollouts to Shared SaaS environments will begin next week.
What's New?
Stay informed with our brand new console banner notifications.
With the new console banner notifications that appear across the top of the UEM console, you can stay updated on maintenance issues, upgrades, outages, and product announcements.
We've made a few enhancements to the Freestyle Orchestrator.
Freestyle has been promoted from technical preview to limited availability for SaaS customers. The following improvements to Freestyle Orchestrator have been made in this release.
We have added a fast lane delivery of workflows to small device fleets. That is, workflows being deployed to <2000 devices, the devices will be notified immediately upon publishing.
Workflows in Windows can be retrieved by devices during device check-in even when no user is logged in. This behavior requires Windows Hub 21.11.
Workflow statuses will now be reported more frequently by devices to increase visibility to administrators, and this requires Windows Hub 21.11.
We have made changes to the Hub catalog and assignment statuses behavior when an app is assigned both from workflows and directly.
Additionally, admins can now add a change log to workflows and force them to execute.
We’ve made check-in check-out more flexible by introducing guest sessions for Launcher
You can now designate a second Launcher profile as a Guest Session profile and enable users to skip directory authentication and quickly access installed applications.
Silently install your required App Store apps
With iOS 15.1, you can set any single App Store app as a required app during enrollment. When installing the app using Workspace One UEM or Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub, the app deploys silently, even on unsupervised devices.
We've added support for SCEP Certificate Deployment
From a Chrome User or Device Network (or Credentials) profile, you can now choose a SCEP certificate authority and template when adding a template-based certificate.
Release Notes: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2111/rn/vmware-workspace-one-uem-2111-release-notes/index.html
Apple on Monday released its new Apple Configurator app for iPhone, which is used to deploy iOS and Mac devices in schools and business. With the new iPhone app, it is now possible to set up a Mac not purchased by an organization into Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
Now Mac computers that were not purchased directly from Apple or an authorized reseller can also be set up into Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager using just the iPhone, so there is no need to have another Mac nearby to use the macOS version of Apple Configurator.
Apple Support: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/apple-configurator/welcome/ios
Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for iOS has ATS enabled. App Transport Security (ATS) is an iOS feature that forces mobile apps to connect to back-end servers using HTTPS, instead of HTTP, to encrypt data in transit. ATS enforces a minimum security level for communications between a mobile app and web services that support its functionality. Use cases where ATS may influence the experience due to using HTTP (non HTTPS) link/URL:
Helpful Resources in the Support Tab
Embedded links/urls from the Home (Custom) Tab
Web Clip/SaaS Apps in Favorites/Apps/Explore Tabs
Link objects or Action Buttons with links in notification cards in the For You Tab
VMware recommendation is to leverage secure/HTTPS links/urls when configuring any of the above locations. VMware has no plans to disable ATS in the Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for iOS application.
KB-Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87035?lang=en_US
In the Workspace ONE UEM Console under the Login History page (Accounts > Administrators > System Activity > Login History) and Login History user modal, strings "Console" and "Browser" in the Login Type and Application columns will not be translated when your admin locale is set to any language other than English. The strings "Console" and "Browser" remain in English regardless of the locale setting.
Valid for: Workspace ONE UEM 2111
Due to a change made to update the UI framework of the Login History page in Workspace ONE UEM, two strings found on the page - "Console" and "Browser" are not translated when the admin locale setting is changed from English to another language.
Viewing the Login History page in Workspace ONE UEM in any locale other than English will result in the strings "Console" and "Browser" to not be translated to the appropriate language.
Our product team has been engaged and is actively working to resolve the issue.
KB-Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/86492?lang=en_US
Introducing Hub Web Links on Intelligent Hub
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/introducing-hub-web-links-on-intelligent-hub.html
Using JWT with Access and UAG to combine internal and external Connection Servers – Ron’s Cool Feature of the Week
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/jwt-access-uag-combine-internal-external-connection-servers-rons-cool-feature-of-the-week.html
Windows OS Optimization Tool for VMware Horizon Guide
https://techzone.vmware.com/resource/windows-os-optimization-tool-vmware-horizon-guide
Techzone Podcast: Apply to be a vExpert today & Workspace ONE UEM 2111
https://techzone.vmware.com/apply-be-vexpert-today-workspace-one-uem-2111
Introduction to ControlUp Scoutbees and Remote DX for VMware Horizon Environments
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/introduction-to-controlup-scoutbees-and-remotedx-for-vmware-horizon-environments.html
Workspace ONE Launcher keeps getting better
https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2021/12/workspace-one-launcher-keeps-getting-better.html
Apple Configurator now available on iPhone for adding Macs not purchased by an organization into Business Manager
https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/06/apple-configurator-now-available-on-iphone-for-adding-macs-not-purchased-by-an-organization-into-business-manager/
IGEL Releases Support for VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub for Linux
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/igel-releases-support-for-vmware-workspace-one-intelligent-hub-for-linux-301439053.html?tc=eml_cleartime
Mobile-Jon: Taking a Look at Apple Business Essentials for Small and Medium Business
https://mobile-jon.com/2021/12/06/taking-a-look-at-apple-business-essentials-for-small-and-medium-business/
Sam Akroyd: Using Workspace One Sensors with Freestyle Orchestrator
https://www.samakroyd.com/2021/12/03/using-workspace-one-sensors-with-freestyle-orchestrator/
Mobinergy Blog: Lookout - Phishing and Content Protection Automatic Activation
https://blog.mobinergy.com/pcp-auto-activation/
OS Seed Script Update
Most recent updates: IOS 15.1.1 macOS 11.6.1
https://resources.workspaceone.com/view/rywydmj6ghb9nmch4ywq/en
Last Update: CW47
Custom Script to Allow Android 12 enrollments into Workspace ONE UEM Console
Agnostic script to update seed data to allow Android 12 enrollments into the Console.
https://resources.workspaceone.com/view/rvfdv9s6mhsh4xgdxf7f/en
Last Update: CW44
Workspace ONE UEM 20.05
Patch Level: 20.5.0.52
AAPP-12517 - Generate unique PayloadIdentifier in configuration profile on push
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2005/rn/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM-Release-Notes-2005.html#-20-5-0-52--patch-resolved-issues-resolvedLast Update: CW35
Workspace ONE UEM 20.08
Patch Level: 20.8.0.35
AAPP-12517 - Generate unique PayloadIdentifier in configuration profile on push
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2008/rn/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM-Release-Notes-2008.html#-20-8-0-34-patch-resolved-issues-resolvedLast Update: CW36
Workspace ONE UEM 20.11
Patch Level: 20.11.0.39
UM-334: OG Level consolidation of enrollment users.
AGGL-10905: Unable to assign Microsoft Launcher application to Android devices.
Last Update: CW45
Workspace ONE UEM 21.02
Patch Level: 21.2.0.26
RUGG-10356: Zebra Devices - Proxy settings configured as part of staging Wi-Fi profile (Workspace ONE UEM) is not being applied, hence enrollment stalls.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2102/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2102-Release-Notes.html#-21-2-0-26-patch-resolved-issues-resolvedLast Update: CW46
Workspace ONE UEM 21.05
Patch Level: 21.5.0.33
AMST-34687: BSP import Retry not working.
UM-7221: Cannot modify an Admin Role on Child Organization Group.
AMST-34666: Removal command targets incorrectly when the app is deleted from UEM.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2105/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2105-Release-Notes.html#21-5-0-33-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW49
Workspace ONE UEM 21.09
Patch Level: 21.9.0.6
AMST-34558: DS cluster under stress due to ApproveUpdate windows commands.
Docs-Reference: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/2109/rn/Workspace-ONE-UEM-2109-Release-Note.html#-21-9-0-6-patch-resolved-issues-resolved
Last Update: CW45
Great news! It's good to hear that VMware Workspace ONE UEM Console 2111 is now available for Shared SaaS customers. The console banner notifications feature is particularly exciting, as it will keep users informed about maintenance issues, upgrades, outages, and product announcements. I also appreciate the enhancements made to the Freestyle Orchestrator, such as the fast lane delivery of workflows and more frequent reporting of workflow statuses. The introduction of guest sessions for Launcher is also a welcome addition, as it provides more flexibility for users. Overall, it's clear that this release brings some valuable improvements to the VMware Workspace ONE UEM Console, and I'm excited to see how they will benefit users.
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